Emory University

Senior (2011):
Ran in four meets during the campaign ... Was the firstEmory runner to cross the finish line and placed 42nd overall outof 309 runners with a career-best effort of 26:45 at the SoutheastClassic ... Was part of the Emory contingent that competed at theUAA Championships ... Also took part in the Sewanee Invitationaland the Berry College Invitational.

Junior (2010):
Ran in five meets ... Registered a career-best 8K time of27:29 at the Royal Cross Country Challenge ... Was one of Emory'srunners at the UAA Championships, recording a time of 28:58that represented his second-best time  ... No. 3 Eagle tofinish and 39th overall at the JSU Foothills Invitational (29:48)... Also competed at the Sewanee Invitational and the Berry CollegeInvitational.

Sophomore (2009):
Did not take part in any competitions.

Freshman (2008):
Took part in the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 6), TheVanderbilt Invitational (Sept. 20) and the 5K Front RunnerInvitational (Oct. 18) ... Top 8K time was 29:27 at the Vandymeet.

Prior to Emory: Earned three letters in cross country andtrack at George Walton High School ... Was coached by Tom Williams... Best 5000 meters mark was 16:42 as a senior ... Was chosen asthe cross country and track team's Most Improved Performer in 2006and 2007 ... Was a member of his high school's swimming and divingprogram.

Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990 ... Recipient ofvarious community service awards for his work with Habitat ForHumanity.

Quote: "I selected Emory University because of theoutstanding academics, the people that comprise the school and thereputation of the cross country and track teams."